Crystal River current., 1887-02-12
WAS NOT BLESSED.
~ Feaccmaker who Did Not Reap an
Immediate 1seS> ard.

C0mfOrtless-lOOKinG man. VINO Sat On
log near the roadside. His broad straw
hat lay on the ground. and near him
lay red bandanna handkerchief. twist
cd into that indescriptive shape so sng-
gestive Of . convulsive movement OF
despair.
s.How are youp'' said the traveller,
refining up his horse. There was some
thing in the mans appearance that
would have halted North Arkansaw
farmer, who, having sold his only
cooking stove for money enough to.
take his family into a circus, is hurry
ing to the scene OF the great hypolim-
piad. es
The man slowly raised his heHA
gazed for moment at the stranger.
and replied: A
s.Did you know Alb Saryer?" Y
s.No, sir.'' 7'
'.Then you KANT understan' whut's
the matter with me-"
''Why sop''
''Bercase eff yer didn't know ole man
Sarver it amt likely that yer know his
daughter Lize.''
''Yes, but what has she to do with
it?''
Everything. married her,
'.Ah. I see; and she is dead. is she?"
Dead! No, by the hind leg Nv er
red fox, she amt. Ef she wuz yer
wouldn't ketch me er moapin' roun'
thiser way"
..You have had trouble with her. I
suppose.
'.You suppose! Blast yer hide, do l look
like er man whut has jist come from er
prer.racted meetin' whar baked shoat
an CON light bread wuz free fur alp"
''No, can't say that you do?"
"Wall, then. don't come round here
er supposin'.''
Il meant no harm. How did the
trouble between you and your wife
originatep"
Didn't 'rigernate or tall. We got
ter jowerin', an then the fust thing I
knowed she had dun slapped me over
with er long shovel"
s.My friend. I am member of the
Boston Peace Association, and nothing,
to me. would be more gratifying than
to know that had been the humble
means of bringing about an under
standing between you and your wife.
Lam snre that you are both at fault and
that with o little explanation and for
givsness on each side, happy relation
saip may be established. You live up
pnder, suppose"
YES"
''Well. permit me to go to your
house, introduce myself, escort your
wife hither and assist you in adjusting
your troublesr'' !
I'm agreeable
The traveller. filed with that almost
d. Ne feeling which swells the breast
of8the peace-maker. approached the
house. A lean. black-eyed woman,
with nose like the beak Of q hawk and
with voice that sounded IKE dis
tressed fiddle, met him ut the door.
Madam, On Ralston ]. Buckner.
Of Boston, active member and ex-secre-
tary of the world renowned Peace As
sociation of that city. Imet your hus-
band down there and through my kind
inquiries, elected the information that
be and You live very unhappily together;
that in fact, you have had serious
trouble. Madam, this state OF affairs,
in the sight Of advancing civilization, u
disgraceful. You seem to be woman
Of intelligence. Accompany me to your
grieving husband and let us see it We
cannot arrive at an understanding"
..Blessed little Zeb Granger 10 q
grievin'." she snapped.
..He is sorrowful, madam, assure
yov that he is, and more than that,
madam; am convinced that he loves
you"
Who him! Zeb Granger never
loved nothin', but vitults and licker."
Come. my good woman, you must
be more charitable"
Don't talk ter me bout bein' more
charitable when / give erway er hat er
midlin' NV meat yistidy."
;a.yyou do not catch my meaning. but
let b not waste words in explanation.
Conae, for dom you SEQ your, husband
is waiting for you."
..Let him wait"
..Oh, no; come on.
.sWaIl. then, Of nothin' else'll do,
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